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Izakaya and Sake Bar Hopping: 15 Crawls to Book

30 tours  ·  from $19 a head

The counters seat six, the menu is on the wall in Japanese and the food is not optional. These 15 crawls put someone at the table who orders for you, with prices and how many bars each evening reaches.

Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar and Izakaya Guided Walking Tour - Seeing Kabukicho beyond the neon
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar and Izakaya Guided Walking Tour

1.Shinjuku Local Bar and Izakaya Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,794 reviews · 3 hours · from $34Our pick

Spend three hours walking Shinjuku with an English-speaking local guide, visiting Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai. You will stop at selected izakayas and bars, taste Japanese drinks at your own cost, learn local nightlife customs, and finish with karaoke. Guides such as Nao, Naoya, Toshi, Kei, and Shota are praised for welcoming solo visitors and managing mixed groups.

“Shota was an amazing tour guide friendly, knowledgeable and an even better karaoke singer! We had a truly memorable night can’t thank Shota enough for his hospitality.”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour - What the evening usually includes
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

2.Shinjuku Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 890 reviews · from $39Top rated

Spend about three hours walking through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai with an English-speaking guide. Expect small bars, Japanese food, sake, photos, and often karaoke. Guides such as Rika, Nao, Yoshi, Ken, and Akari help with ordering and introductions. Food and drinks cost extra, so budget beyond the $39.79 tour price.

“Yoshi crafted an excellent evening sampling a local experience in an Izakaya pub, sake samples and karaoke bar . This is a perfect tour whether solo or in a group as you become fast friends with your group exploring the night scene in Shinjuku”

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Kyoto: Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour - Meeting at the Disney Store in Shijo-Kawaramachi
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Kyoto: Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

3.Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 815 reviews · 3 hours · from $25

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kyoto’s Disney Store in Shijo-Kawaramachi for a three-hour walk through temples, alleys, izakayas, and local bars. Guides such as Moto, Taiga, Mia, Leo, and Lyou lead small groups to places you may not find alone. Food and drinks cost extra, so bring cash. Guests must be 20 or older.

“The tour guide is so kind and cute. We've enjoyed the last night in Kyoto.”

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Osaka: Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour - What happens inside the izakayas
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Osaka: Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

4.Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 385 reviews · 3 hours · from $19Best value

Join an English-speaking guide such as Taiga, Seina, Kosuke, or Naoko for three hours through Dotonbori and Uranamba. Visit small izakayas and bars, try sake and local drinks, sample Japanese food, and meet a small group of fellow visitors. Food and drinks cost extra, so bring cash and comfortable shoes.

“Taiga brought a fun atmosphere to our tour! He showed us some really nice local spots in the area. The Izakaya was amazing when we got to make our own takoyaki, the sake tasting opened up our palate, and we had a great finish with some karaoke at a local bar!”

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Shibuya: Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl - Stop one: food, drinks, and the izakaya welcome
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Shibuya: Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl

5.Shibuya: Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 354 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

Meet an English-speaking guide such as Tomomi, Kento, Asato, or Yuna near Mizuho Bank in Shibuya, then visit three local-style bars and izakayas over three hours. Expect food, sake, conversation, and often karaoke. Admission and photos are included, but bring cash for everything you eat and drink. Participants must be 20 or older.

“Kei was very knowledgable and took us to venues that gave us a feel of Tokyo local flavor. She was happy to answer questions and was enthusiastic the whole night though”

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Hiroshima Izakaya Food and Drink Night Tour - Nagarekawacho and two local izakayas
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Hiroshima Izakaya Food and Drink Night Tour

6.Hiroshima Izakaya Food and Drink Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 297 reviews · from $110

Start at 7 p.m. near Fukuya Hacchobori, eat Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki in Okonomimura, then visit two Naka-area izakayas chosen around your tastes. Guides such as Kaku, Yoko, Yuji, Hika, Yuki, and Bikky share local food tips and city stories. The three-hour tour includes selected food and alcoholic drinks.

“What a fun night in Hiroshima! Meet great people. Had a lot of great food and drinks. Highly recommend.”

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Tokyo: Shibuya Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour - Miyashita Park and the change of pace
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Tokyo: Shibuya Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

7.Shibuya Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $39

Meet at 8 p.m. near Shibuya Station and follow an English-speaking guide through Shibuya Crossing, Miyashita Park, local izakaya, sake bars, and Center-gai. Guides such as Kota, Ken, Riku, Sora, and Momoko may add food tips, translation, photos, or karaoke. Admission is included, but food and drinks cost extra.

“This was fantastic especially for a solo traveler! The guide was super helpful and I was late due to traffic he contacted me and advised the first stop so I could meet the group there. Great conversation and knowledge. I would book again.”

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Shinjuku Izakaya and Golden Gai Bar Hopping Tour - Kabukicho shows Tokyo nightlife in bright colors
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Shinjuku Izakaya and Golden Gai Bar Hopping Tour

8.Shinjuku Izakaya and Golden Gai Bar Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · from $99

Spend about two hours walking through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and possibly Golden Gai with a small group of up to eight. Your guide leads you to local izakayas, explains dishes such as yakitori and fish, and includes three alcoholic drinks plus 6 to 8 food items. Guides such as Hiro, Ryota, Tak, and Tetsu are known for friendly help and local tips.

“Excellent! Hiro is an extremely knowledgeable and this is a great way to introduce yourself to Shinjuku. It's also a great way to meet other travelers. I recommend doing this tour as soon as you get to Shinjuku.”

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Osaka Authentic Local Izakaya Hopping Experience: Food & Drinks - Starting at Hozen-ji Temple
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Osaka Authentic Local Izakaya Hopping Experience: Food & Drinks

9.Osaka Authentic Local Izakaya Hopping Experience: Food & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $39

Join English-speaking guide Tetsu for a three-hour walk through Hozen-ji, Dotonbori, and Ura-Namba, stopping at three or four tiny izakayas, bars, and food stalls. The group has no more than three people, so you can try local dishes, ask questions, and chat with owners. Food and drinks cost extra, and cash is essential.

“I really enjoyed the tour. One of the few occassions for me as a tourist to get to know a little bit of the „real Japan“. So thank you, Tetsu. And the Dashi Wari was a truly special experience.”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Izakaya and Golden Gai Bar Hopping Tour (2h) - Meeting at Tajimaya Coffee
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Izakaya and Golden Gai Bar Hopping Tour (2h)

10.Shinjuku Izakaya and Golden Gai Bar Hopping Tour (2h)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 67 reviews · 2 hours · from $96

Join an English-speaking local guide for a small-group evening through Shinjuku. You’ll eat yakitori and other Japanese foods, enjoy three alcoholic drinks, and visit Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai. Guides such as Hiro, Ryota, Shuji, and Ash lead the route, with time for local stories and friendly conversation.

“Super fun tour!! Good spots and different drinks and food. Hiyo was great! Shared tons of knowledge, took us to great photo spots and made the whole experience great!”

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In Fukuoka! Guide to an izakaya only 100% locals know/Bar Hopping - First stop: fish, sake, and classic izakaya dishes
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In Fukuoka! Guide to an izakaya only 100% locals know/Bar Hopping

11.In Fukuoka! Guide to an izakaya only 100% locals know/Bar Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $264

Meet at 7:30 pm in Tenjin for a three-hour evening with a local guide and a small selection of Fukuoka izakaya. You’ll visit a fish-focused bar, then a yakitori restaurant, with help choosing dishes and drinks. Guides such as Yu add local stories and can suggest places for the rest of your trip. Confirm what food and drinks are covered before booking.

“A nice experience for a night out in Fukuoka. Only went to two places but to be honest was pretty full after visiting both. The guide was lovely - he made a list of places to visit based on the different people's travel plans which was really helpful.”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Bar and Izakaya Hopping Tour - First stop: local food and a simple introduction
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Bar and Izakaya Hopping Tour

12.Shinjuku Bar and Izakaya Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 3 hours · from $25

Walk Shinjuku with an English-speaking local guide, stopping at neighborhood bars, sake tastings, and karaoke venues. Guides such as Yoshi, Momoko, Ken, and Shota have helped solo visitors and mixed groups settle in quickly. Bring cash for food and drinks, which cost extra.

“Miambi was really nice and welcoming ! He showed us all around the good spots, everyone was so nice I really liked this moment ☺️”

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3.5h Osaka Night guided Local Bar Hopping, Sake & Karaoke - The final karaoke bar is the social test
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3.5h Osaka Night guided Local Bar Hopping, Sake & Karaoke

13.3.5h Osaka Night guided Local Bar Hopping, Sake & Karaoke

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 3h 30m · from $40

Join a guide such as Ryoko or Yoko for 3.5 hours around Namba. Share izakaya dishes, taste several sakes, learn temple etiquette at Hozenji, and finish at a local karaoke snack bar with all-you-can-drink beverages. The guide takes photos, explains Osaka customs, and gives you a small Japanese souvenir.

“This bar hopping tour was the perfect way to experience Osaka at night. Ryoko was young, friendly, and full of local knowledge, taking us to great spots we never would have found on our own. Trying local food while learning the “no double-dipping” rule was fun, and the sake tasting introduced us to completely different flavors. The night ended at a lively karaoke bar where locals sang English songs with us. Ryoko even took lots of photos and surprised us with a printed photo souvenir — such a thoughtful touch. Highly recommended!”

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Sendai Private Izakaya and Bar Tour - Iroha Yokocho, Sendai’s narrow first chapter
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Sendai Private Izakaya and Bar Tour

14.Sendai Private Izakaya and Bar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $98

Join Ali for a private 3 to 5-hour night out in Sendai, starting in Iroha Yokocho and ending around Kokubuncho. Expect small family-run izakaya, regional drinks, karaoke, seasonal cocktails, and stops chosen around your tastes. English and Japanese guiding is provided. Food, drinks, and transport cost extra.

“Ali was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable of the local food/drink scene and close connections with the owners. The places we went to were all amazing, and the energy was good through the night”

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Private Food & Sake Tour in Central Kyoto with Sake Sommelier - Starting in central Kyoto at 6:00 pm
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Private Food & Sake Tour in Central Kyoto with Sake Sommelier

15.Private Food & Sake Tour in Central Kyoto with Sake Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $230

Spend three private hours in central Kyoto with Kenji, a certified international sake sommelier who worked at a Hyogo brewery. Visit two or three bars, including possible machiya izakaya and standing bars, while tasting sake, craft beer, and local dishes matched to your preferences. The tour is for groups of 2 to 4, with non-alcoholic options available.

“We had a wonderful night drinking sake and enjoying delicious food with Kenji. He is an exceptional guide with a lot of knowledge about sake and Kyoto. This tour was the highlight of our visit to Kyoto. I highly recommend to anyone that wants an authentic experience with sake and food.”

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